Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in several crucial Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something better. The match with West Ham was painful for us. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we have to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor problem in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow for Toon as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from Thursday's European match.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four games today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
